Location
Wandsworth, London, SW18

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits*

About the Role
Join the newly formed Family Help Service in Battersea, where your voice matters and your impact is visible. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work alongside families during their most challenging times, helping them find strength, hope and solutions. You will be part of a small, skilled team with manageable caseloads, regular supervision, and protected time to focus on meaningful work with children and families. Our collaborative environment includes strong leadership and efficient onboarding to ensure you feel supported from day one.

Our approach is rooted in systemic practice, trust, consistency and co-production. You will work with families under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings, creating plans that reflect their voices and values. You will also collaborate within a multi-agency team including Children’s Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists, and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams to provide a comprehensive support network that helps families stay together safely.

Additional benefits include a £5,000 welcome bonus* paid in two instalments, a £1,000 retention bonus every two years for permanent staff, payment of Social Work England registration fees, and a wide range of other benefits designed to attract, develop and reward employees. Our Children’s Services have an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’.

Experience
A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Experience across voluntary and statutory settings is essential. Confident knowledge and practice in social work is required.

About you
You are a natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. You are a champion for children and families, believing in their potential and committed to their rights. You thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment and are motivated by making a real difference.

Qualifications
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and successful completion of the ASYE.